Newton Chinese Language School SAT I Math Ms. Yun Dear Student, I am pleased to welcome you to my SAT I math class of the 2011-2012 school year at Newton Chinese Language School. This brochure highlights some of what we will be doing in our math class this year as well as some of the expectations I have for all students. Objective At the end of this course, you will be able to Know what to expect on SAT test day Learn special math test-taking strategies Solve SAT math problems involving 1. Number and Operations 2. Algebra and Functions 3. Geometry and Measurement 4. Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability. SAT Review Books (math) What You Need to Have (by Monday, 9/18/11) Pencils—You must have a pencil every day in class (only pencils will be allowed for math assignments!) Notebook---You will need a notebook for key concepts, lesson objectives, and notes. Binder—You will need a 1.5” binder with pockets for vocabulary, SAT math tricks, Do Now sheet, homework, quizzes, and tests. Dividers—You will need 4 dividers with tabs labeled: Do Now, homework, quizzes, and tests. Paper—You will need lined 3-ring paper for your binder. Calculator—You must have a scientific calculator. Optional, but Highly Suggested: Graphing Calculator—TI 83 Plus Colored Pencils or Markers—It will be helpful if you have colored pencils or markers for class projects and highlighting notes. Teaching Method Identify the hole or weakness students may have, then make an appropriate plan ----go over the contents covered by SAT I math systematically, or just focus on the weakness points. Explain topics from several angles to deepen understanding Teach the critical thinking skills that the standardized tests are measuring and provide easy explanations of how to apply them Focus on teaching students the most effective and fastest problemsolving methods. Teach the appropriate strategies for estimating and eliminating the absurd answer choices when "guessing" is needed. Diagnose bad math habits that impact solutions and suggest practice techniques to avoid them Policies Classroom Rules: Follow teacher’s directions. Do not disrupt class. Be polite and courteous to others. Stay seated and on task. Do not throw or toss anything. No eating, drinking, or chewing gum. No profanity. Class Notes: All class notes must be taken by all students unless otherwise specified. Before returning to class, students should REVIEW class notes and test themselves on at lease one of the problems of that day to make sure they remember what they learned. Assignments: Homework often contains the following parts: Test yourself / review class notes Book work Worksheets Others Class Format Class will generally follow this agenda: Do Now Daily objective and agenda Teacher–instructions/Modeling Student–guided instruction/Practice Assessment/Closure/summary Dismissal Tests and Quizzes There will be many timed practice tests. Practice test will always be announced at least 1 week in advance. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. How to Do Your Best on the SAT There is No substitute for studying. Practice may not make perfect, but it definitely helps. The Official SAT Question of the Day: register online at collegeboard.com to receive the daily question, hint, and explanation by e-mail or by visiting the site for free. Click this link for SAT math practice questions from test maker: http://www.collegeboard.com/stud ent/testing/sat/prep_one/math.html For reviewing math concepts covered by SAT, click link: http://www.collegeboard.com/stud ent/testing/sat/prep_one/math_revi ew.html Teacher’s Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in physics from China Mater’s degree in Education from Umass Boston Certified Math, physics, special education, and Chinese teacher. Full time Boston public high school math and physics teacher 10 years of SAT I math, SAT II math , and middle and high school math competition preparation teaching experience 9 years high school, middle school physics and math teaching experience in China 6 years of education research on effective teaching and learning methods on middle/high school physics and mathematics (Beijing Institute of Education) Extensive private tutoring experience Very patient and love teaching Contact Information Any questions, please feel free to contact me via email yjyun917@yahoo.com, or by phone at 617-325-9864. There is a will, there is a way! Practice makes perfect! Together we can! 800 is waiting for you!